In this class, we will study Buddha's teachings in light of recent research about the brain. Our Buddhist ancestors intuitively grasped insights about the nature of mind that have only recently been validated by scientific inquiry. How can we integrate these findings into our lives as practitioners of the Way? Our core text will be Buddha's Brain by Rick Hanson, PhD, though we will also draw on other sources, as well as the wisdom of the group.

Ryuko Laura BurgesLaura Burges, a Lay Entrusted Buddhist Teacher, lectures and leads retreats at different practice centers in Northern California. A teacher of children for 30 years, her work has been featured on PBS in the documentary The Digital Divide and in the book Teach Our Children Well. She co-founded the Sangha in Recovery program at San Francisco Zen Center.